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Citizenship application: Kai needs $1,000 before the deadline
Kai needs $1,000 for filing fees and representation in a citizenship application before the September deadline.
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I'm facing a citizenship application. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,000. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline.
I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at Hamilton Welcome Centre has confirmed that my case is valid.
If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know.
I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $1,000 goes:
• Filing and biometrics fees: $720
• Certified translations and document copies: $160
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $120
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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- Aadhya L. Agarwal 🇮🇳 · $250
“All the best. Only $250 but hope it helps.”
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“Hope this helps. I'm in Saint-Denis, thinking of you.”
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“Get well soon. - Kassel”
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“You got this. My brother told me about this one. - San Jose”
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“You got this. Thought of Kai all day after reading this.”
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“Only $10 but hope it helps. - Cairo”
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“Rooting for you. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Warsaw”
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Thanks for sharing this, Kai. Your post was clear and honest.
Wishing you peace, Kai. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted.
Hope you get there. Thinking of Hamilton.